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What’s my IP Camera’s Default Password?
The helpful folks at IP Video Market have put together an alphabetical list of the default usernames and passwords for the top IP camera manufacturers to help speed up your set-up time and serve as a quick reference.
Below is a sample list. For the full list click here, IP Cameras Default Passwords Directory.
Default Username/Password List
- ACTi: admin/123456 or Admin/123456
- Axis: traditionally root/pass, new Axis cameras require password creation during first login
- Cisco: No default password, requires creation during first login
- Grandstream: admin/admin
- IQinVision: root/system
- Mobotix: admin/meinsm
- Panasonic: admin/12345
- Samsung Electronics: root/root or admin/4321
- Samsung Techwin (old): admin/1111111
- Samsung Techwin (new): admin/4321
- Sony: admin/admin
- Trendnet: admin/admin
- Toshiba: root/ikwd
- Vivotek: root/<blank>
Via IPVM
Vivotek Unveils Extreme Weatherproof PTZ IP Camera Series
Vivotek has released a new series of extreme weatherproof speed dome IP cameras. Aimed at replacing earlier models, the new Vivotek SD83xxE PTZ cameras will of course have IP66 rated enclosures for tough outdoor conditions from snow to desert extremes.
The new Vivotek Outdoor PTZ IP camera series will also provide:
- Joystick controlled PTZ features with 360° continuous pan and 90° tilt functionality with automatic patrol option.
- H.264 compression including MPEG4 and MJPEG encoding for flexible video streaming tailored to your needs.
- Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) Pro support for challenging lighting conditions.
- IR-cut filter for true day/night functionality.
- Local data storage on an SD/SDHC card slot.
Model Differences
The main differentiating factors in the new models are resolution and optical zoom capabilities:
- SD8311E: 18x optical zoom at 720×480 D1 resolution
- SD8312E: 28x optical zoom at 720×480 D1 resolution
- SD8313E: 36x optical zoom at 720×480 D1 resolution
- SD8362E: 20x zoom at 1080p full HD resolution.
The heightened image clarity from the Vivotek SD8362E Outdoor PTZ IP camera can reveals detail such as lettering on buildings, containers, or vehicles and can be viewed from as far as over 1 mile (1.6 km) away.
Vivotek SD8311E/8312E/8313E models rely on Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS) to minimize vibration from the camera being mounted in high locations and the SD8362E also includes an audio alert feature to detect changes in volume in the surrounding environment.
Need More Info?
For more information on the Vivotek SD8311E/8312E/8313E/SD8362E models:
Vivotek 20X Zoom in action:
Thailand Flood Causes Hard Drive Shortage
If you’re looking to buy a Network Video Recorder (NVR) or especially a configurable NVR like those with QNAP that offer your choice of storage, there may be a shipment delay due to flooding in Thailand that is affecting hard drive production.
The damage from flooding could keep factories closed for months so manufacturers who have an immediate hard drive need are stocking up quickly. The last few months of 2011 are expected to be tight and Q1 2012 could be slow when the true impact of this disaster is felt.
If you’re looking into buying an NVR or anything else with a hard drive, sooner rather than later may be the best option as there’s no telling how long the wait could be.
Via The Guardian